Tag Archives: Genetically Modified

 

The most recent Eurobarometer study (2010) shows that Genetically Modified food has less than 25% acceptance among European citizens, while over 70% believe GM to be inherently unnatural. There is no grey area between being a GM free country and not. Ireland cannot run with the hare and hunt with the hound when it comes to our reputation as a food exporter. Either we value and protect our reputation as a clean, green food island and continue to exploit high value export markets, or we can court the pet projects of industrial agriculture and exit the food business in favour of the low value commodity business. It appears that both Teagasc and the EPA have chosen the latter.

 

EPA Decision to Grant Licence to Teagasc to Trial GM Potatoes in Ireland Carries Grave Ramifications (Organic-Trust.org)

Green Light For Growing GM Potatoes In Ireland (RTE)

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)